Hit Chinese Cartoon Series to Premiere in 52 Countries and Regions across Asia
HONG KONG, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --
Creative Power Entertaining Company Limited (hereafter referred to as "CPE" or "the Company") held a press conference in Guangzhou, "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" -- For the Young at Heart, on October 18.
CPE, the creator and producer of "'Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf"', announced the signing of Television Broadcast License Agreement with Buena Vista International, which is set to air the latest 100 episodes of the hit cartoon series "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf -- Joys of Seasons" on Disney channels in 52 countries and regions across Asia, including Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, and Taiwan. The cartoon series will be broadcast in over 10 languages, including English. In India alone the animated series will be aired in 3 local dialects. Disney's extensive broadcast network is expected to help "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" reach out to an international audience in an effective and efficient manner. This license agreement for "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf -- Joys of Seasons" marks the first time a Chinese-produced cartoon series is shown on TV networks across the Asia Pacific region on such a grand scale and represents an important milestone in the development of China's animation industry.
In this increasingly globalised market, animations know no borders. Some outstanding animation series have long been household names and have entertained generations of viewers across the world. The agreement to broadcast "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf -- Joys of Seasons" across 52 countries and regions in Asia signifies the emergence of China as a key producer of quality animations on the international stage. CPE has always devoted itself to the spirit of Chinese creativity and has instilled its animated creations with enduring Chinese cultural elements. It has already enjoyed great success in the China market and has attracted the attention of many top international companies seeking cooperation. This collaboration between Disney and CPE is a shining example of the kind of mutually beneficial partnerships that can be achieved when we combine creative prowess with strong international backing.
Rita Chao, General Manager of Disney Channel Taiwan, said, "Walt Disney is keen to share the virtues of Chinese culture and stories with audience around the world. It is our great honor to collaborate with CPE, an outstanding local animation company, to broadcast "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf -- Joys of Seasons" in 52 countries and regions including Taiwan."
Mandy Liu, General Manager of CPE, said, "The Company has been through many challenges over the years. Thanks to the continuous and active support of various government agencies in China, we have been able to persist and continue to create original Chinese animations. Today, we are able to finally break into the international market. This cooperation with Disney marks a huge step for us in our bid to showcase our works to a truly global audience. We will not let up and will continue to work to bring our productions to more people in all corners of the world. Currently, we are working to forge closer ties with television networks in Thailand, the Philippines, and other Asian markets. We are determined to bring "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" to a greater audience around the world and let them share in the tears and laughter of this endearing animated series, which is so representative of the ideals and beliefs that we hold dear in China's animation industry."
